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Energetic evening of Mahler, Lutosławski and Prokoviev from the CBSO Youth Orchestra

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Reviewed at Symphony Hall, Birmingham on 22 February 2015
Lutosławski, Symphony no. 4
Prokofiev, Piano Concerto no. 1 in D flat major, Op.10
Mahler, Symphony no. 1 in D major "Titan"
CBSO Youth Orchestra
Denis Kozhukhin, Piano
Edward Gardner, Conductor
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****1
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***11
Hands-down winners: CBSO Youth Orchestra and Bavouzet triumph in Mahler and Ravel
****1
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